Waitakere New Settlers' Guide

Introduction

Participants in a migrant employment workshop in Waitakere

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The Waitakere New Settlers’ Guide 2009 is a free, 80 page booklet packed with essential information for migrants with additional features about the many local attractions and community facilities across our city.

It has been produced by Waitakere Library and Information Services in association with Settlement Support New Zealand.

The Guide is a helpful resource for people who are new to Waitakere and it will also be useful for people who have been living here for a few years and who may want to find out more about what’s available locally.

There are sections on important things to do first, employment, education, libraries, starting a business, learning English, Council services, transport, safety, household information and much more.

The Guide is comprehensive yet easy to read and will also be published in Samoan, Chinese, Korean, Arabic and Japanese languages.

“The publication of the New Settlers’ Guide affirms our commitment to the successful settlement of migrants and refugees in Waitakere and enables new settlers to access the information they need,” says Su Scott, Group Manager, Waitakere Library and Information Services.

Copies of the Waitakere New Settlers’ Guide are available at your local library, Citizens Advice Bureau, the Council’s Civic Centre, Community Houses and migrant service organisations. An online version is available to be downloaded below.

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